The Pipeline Problem Starts Earlier Than You Think

There is a repetitive conversation happening at a leadership level in the church at the moment.
The Forgotten Promise: Why We Must Keep Talking About Baptism

We bring them lovingly to the baptismal font. We make promises and pray. The congregation says ‘Amen’ and then the moment passes.
It’s November. Think About Christmas.

You’ve barely recovered from the half-term light party and somebody has the audacity to mention Christmas plans. It’s only the start of November!
Why Older Christians Belong in Youth Ministry

The body slows down. Memory starts playing tricks. Stories get repeated without meaning to, and sometimes there’s a pause to find a word that used to be right there.
Thick Communities Wanted: Young People Are Hiring (Church, Please Apply)

There is a longing in the air. Young people are searching for community that is real, deep, and lasting.
More Than Helpers: Nurturing the Hearts of Your Volunteer Team

Volunteers are the heartbeat of children’s and youth ministry.
Revival, Rapture and the Scroll of Doom: Helping Our Young People Navigate Social Media Storms

It starts innocently enough. You go online to look for the football scores or a recipe for overnight oats and before you know it you have fallen headfirst into a bottomless pit of hot takes, conspiracy theories, and people who definitely should not be allowed near a ring light.
Train the Saints: Overcoming Objections and Creating Lasting Impact (Part 2)

This is Part 2 of our series on training your ministry team. In Part 1, we explored God’s blueprint for ministry and why training changes everything. Now let’s tackle the common objections and discover the lasting impact of investing in your volunteers.
Train the Saints: Why Investing in Your Team Might Be the Most Significant Thing You Do This Year (Part 1)

If you want speed, work alone. If you want fruit that lasts, train a team.
When Faith Feels Too Light: What Evangelicals Can Learn from Youth Turning Elsewhere

A wake-up call for church leaders about why young people are leaving for Orthodox, Catholic, and even Islamic communities
A Season of Grace: How Children’s and Youth Workers Can Steward the Summer Well

Another academic year draws its final breath, and with it the halls fall quiet.
Bringing Light to the Shadows: A Biblical Response to the Incel Subculture

In recent years, the “incel movement” has emerged as a cultural phenomenon with significant implications, particularly for teenagers.